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Overview |
Gordon | WVSU | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
Gordon | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $240 |
Diversity |
Gordon | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Gordon | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 216.9% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at WVSU than Gordon College ($13,810.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than WVSU ($8,185 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 31.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,257 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Gordon College (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Gordon College ($9,482 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 76 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gordon (18)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Gordon (93.3%)
Gordon vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or WVSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WVSU and Gordon.
- Graduates from Gordon College earn on average $1,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $32,700)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,250)
- Gordon graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($180 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/